Economy

Vietnam's inflation rockets to a depressing 7%

Looks like its aggressive monetary easing isn't very effective.

Vietnam's inflation rockets to a depressing 7%

Looks like its aggressive monetary easing isn't very effective.

China's HSBC flash PMI inched higher to 49.1

Thanks to production's and new orders sub-indexes' improvements.

Check out IMF's fearless forecasts for Asian economies

The International Monetary Fund expects Singapore to grow by just 2.1%.

25bps cut in overnight borrowing rate looms over Philippines

It's a 'logical move' to ascertain competitiveness in the country's export segment.

Thailand exports edged up a measly 0.2%

But still, economy is thankful to a 58% jump in jewelry shipments.

Beware the curse of full-employment Singapore economy

Tight labour market feeds into higher wages and service costs, says CIMB.

Philippine economy eyes 6-7% growth in 2013

Central Bank's deputy governor said they may be room for policy stimulus.

Indonesia gets go-ahead for 2013 budget

The budget signals possible adjustments in fuel and electricity subsidies.

Malaysia must hurdle debt-to-GDP ratio woes

Trade Minister warned that it should not exceed the 55% ceiling mark.

Inflation accelerates as transport cost rises to nine-month high

Higher COE premiums and petrol pump prices were the main culprits.

Vietnam to miss 5.2% economic growth target

A government official warned that slow exports and constrained domestic consumption will continue.